So much more than an e-reader, the latest incarnation of the Kindle Fire is part tablet, part nerd toy, and unlike anything else on the market right now. If you’re new to the Kindle world and don’t know where to start, the world of apps can seem overwhelming. With so much to choose from, users don’t always know which applications will best suit their needs right off the bat.
Here’s a look at some of the best apps to help you get the most from your new Fire:
Pandora
Music junkies will get a kick out of the ability to create custom radio stations tailored to their unique tastes. And because it varies according to your likes and … [Read more...]

It has become common to anxiously wait for a friend or relative to upload photographs to Facebook after a recent vacation or event. There are many photo websites that provide storage and sharing capabilities. While these sites are often password-protected, many feel uneasy posting family photos on the Internet. Further, it is often impossible to download and save images without paying a fee and it takes a tremendous amount of time to download an entire batch of pictures.
Using a small portable storage drive, you can securely share photographs with your friends and family for free.
1. Purchase a USB storage drive that has enough storage … [Read more...]

As cloud-based storage becomes the norm in web-based software, more and more people are turning to Microsoft’s Skydrive for their file needs. For a while, it seemed like Dropbox was the only big name in the online storage game. But with a whopping 25G of storage, Skydrive blows Dropbox’s 2G out of the water. That’s not to say that Dropbox has outlived its usefulness, but it’s clear that Microsoft is making it a point to listen to what people want.
And because Skydrive is directly linked to your Window’s Live (Hotmail) login, file sharing becomes that much easier. No need to switch back and forth between accounts – simply send … [Read more...]

When Amazon first created their Kindle Fire, it was met with mixed reviews. Some people couldn’t wait to rush out and get one for themselves, while others immediately condoned the Fire for not being a “true” tablet.
But Amazon has always maintained that their Fire is not a tablet. It’s an e-reader with lots of extras. Today, the device is growing in popularity, as more and more people are adding the affordable little gadget to early holiday wish lists. If you’re lucky enough to already own a Kindle Fire, here are some easy tips and tricks for making the most out of your e-reader:
Copy and Paste
It’s easy to copy and paste … [Read more...]

Tips To Help You Make the Most of Dropbox
Dropbox, the cloud file backup service, evolves and brings in new features all the time. Its iOS and Android apps are among the most popular ones on those platforms. If you use Dropbox, here are some of the best ways to get the most out of the latest version.
Get extra free space without paying for it
Dropbox assigns 2 GB of space to every free account. If you would like more free space, you have three options. To begin, you get 125 MB of extra space each time you go on Twitter to say something nice about Dropbox. Referring a friend to Dropbox can be a good way to … [Read more...]